Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
609634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 200 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608966



Common Names

  • Exigua Claytonia
  • Claytonia exigua
  • Exigua Claytonia


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Synonyms

  • Claytonia exigua viridis Poelln. [unknown]
  • Claytonia perfoliata exigua (Torr. & A.Gray) Torr. [unknown]
  • Claytonia rosulata (Eastw.) Holub [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata Douglas ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata disciformis (Suksd.) Suksd. [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata exigua (Torr. & A.Gray) Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata exigua (Torr. & A.Gray) Piper [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata major Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata rosulata (Eastw.) McNeill [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata tenuifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Montia spathulata exigua (Torr. & A.Gray) B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Montia spathulata rosulata (Holub) J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Claytonia spathulata exigua (Douglas ex Torr. & A.Gray) Piper [unknown]
  • Montia spathulata disciformis Suksd. [unknown]
  • Claytonia exigua exigua [unknown]
  • Montia gypsophiloides exigua (Torr. & A.Gray) J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Montia rosulata Eastw. [unknown]
  • Limnia rosulata (Holub) A.Heller [unknown]
  • Montia exigua (Torr. & A.Gray) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Limnia exigua (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Heller [unknown]

Description

Claytonia exigua (also called Slender Springbeauty, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 10 cm in height. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and alpine tundra.

Uses & Benefits

Claytonia exigua is edible and can be used in salads. It is also known as miner's lettuce and it is a source of vitamins A and C.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Claytonia exigua sub. glauca (Torr. & A.Gray) John M.Mill. & K.L.Chambers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claytonia exigua has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claytonia exigua is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Claytonia exigua

Claytonia exigua can be found in moist, shady woods and meadows in the western United States, from Washington to California.

Claytonia exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claytonia exigua?

Claytonia exigua

What is the common name of Claytonia exigua?

Slender Springbeauty

What is the natural habitat of Claytonia exigua?

Meadows, open woods, and grassy slopes

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2725093: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.